Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6840, John Fish, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Fish John.
S. 6840
CONTENTS

32.824
Pennsylvania
John Fish decd
of [blank] in the State of Pa; who was a [blank] in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Penna. line for 9 Months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & end 11 th October 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Feb y . 1857 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of Hon. M c M. Dinmick
Semi-annual allowance ending H. R.
Recorded by H. E. Robinson Clerk Book E. Vol. 5 Page 20.
Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1882.
to C Broadhead May 24. 1850. " S.C. Burnett April 17. 1852. " Same May 3. " " " R. Brown June 22. " " " P. Agent Augt. 3. " " " H. H. Dinmick Sept. 10. " " " " Magill 17 Jan'y 54 Pension Agent 16 Sept '57

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Monroe }
On this twenty sixth day of February A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty eight personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monroe, and State of Pennsylvania aforesaid, Ann Gouger, wife of Wm. Gouger, a resident of Stroudsburg, in the County and State aforesaid, aged sixty one years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth in open Court, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the daughter of Margaret Fish and John Fish, a private in the 8th Company, Sixth Battalion of Northampton County Militia, 1778; Lieutenant of the 2d Company, Fifth Battalion, Northampton County Militia, 1780; and first Lieutenant of a Company of Seven months men, volunteers, 1781.
She further declares that to the best of her knowledge and belief, the said Margaret Fish was married to the said John Fish in the year 1793, and that the aforesaid John Fish died on the 9th day of March 1798; that the said Margaret Fish was not married to the said John Fish prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, viz: at the time above stated.
She further declares that the said Margaret Fish died on the 1st day of March 1841, leaving two children, daughters, of whom the the said Ann Gouger is one; and that neither the said Margaret Fish, or either of her children has ever before made any application for a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed on the } day and year above written, before } me Pursuant to my oaths Court in Open Court - G. R. Barrett, Pursuant.
Ann his Gouger mark

State of Pennsylvania Monroe County ss:
I John Edinger. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that George B. Barrett Esquire is the President Judge of our said Court duly Commissioned and sworn as such and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit as such and that the signature to the within or foregoing affidavit purpor- ting to be his is his genuine signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this Tenth day of April A.D. one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty Eight.
John Edinger Prothonotary

State of New Jersey County of Warren
on this Sixteenth day of March
A D Eighteen hundred and fifty eight person- ally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Warren State of New Jersey aforesaid Elsie Darley Wife of Philip Darley a Resident of Oxford Township the County and State aforesaid aged Sixty four years who being duly sworn according to law and her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7-1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows
That she is the daughter of Margaret Fish and John Fish a private in the Eight Company Seventh Battalion of Northampton County Militia 1778 Lieutenant of the 2 d Company Fifth Battalion Northampton County Militia 1780 and first Lieutenant of a Company of Seven Months men Volunteers 1781 She further declares to the best of her knowledge and belief the said Margaret Fish was married to the said John Fish in the year 1793 and that the aforesaid John Fish died on the 9 th Day of March 1798 that the said Margaret Fish was not married to the said John Fish prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 very at the time above stated
She further declares that the said Margaret Fish died on the first day of March 1841 leaving two children daughters of whom she the said Elsie Darley is one and that neither the said Margaret Fish nor either of the children has ever before made

State of New Jersey. Warren County ss. I, Jehiel T. Krum, Clerk, of the County of Warren aforesaid do hereby certify, Henry D. Swayze Esq., whose signature is affixed to the above af- -fidavit, is an acting Justice of the Peace and duly authorized to take the same, and I am well acquainted with the signature of the said Henry D. Swayze, and verily be- -lieve the signature purporting to be his is Genuine.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Bel- videre this 16 th day of March 1858.
Jehiel T. Krum, Clerk for

Made my application for a pension Sworn to and Subscribed on the _____ day and year above written before _____ Eliza Dailly A D Sprague Justice of the peace
I Henry D Sprague Justice of the peace in and for said County of Warren do hereby certify that that the signature of Eliza Dailly is genuine and further she is a person of truth and worthy of credit
A D Sprague Justice of the peace

State of Pennsylvania } Before the Honorable Nathaniel B. Elkins & Monroe County Ss. } President, and Moses W. Cooledge and Stog- dell Stokes, Associates, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, in open court, on this thirtieth day of May A.D. 1850, personally appeared Michael Fish, who being first duly sworn, does on his oath make the following Decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7th 1832,
That his father John Fish, deceased was a soldier and officer in the War of the Revolution, that he resided at that time in Middle Smithfield Township, Northampton County, now Monroe, and that he resided there until his decease. That he was always told by his father, that he the said John Fish had been drafted in the Militia for two months, during which time he was in the Battle of Germantown.
That also in the War of the Revolution, he was served as Lieutenant to Captain Timothy Payne for two months in the Militia, that in this time he was stationed in his own Township, near where Judge Cooledge now resides to protect the inhabitants from the incursions of the Indians. That at another time he served two months as Lieuten- ant to Capt. Samuel Drake - That they met at Fort Penn, now Stroudsburg, and from there marched to the foot of Pocono Mountain, where the Lerner family had been killed.
That he was out also with Sullivan's expedition and helped to cut the Road yet known as Sullivan's Road.
That after Sullivan's expedition he joined the "Seven Months Men", as they were called under Capt. John Van Etten - That he served as Lieutenant also in the seven Months men, and that he was in the Battle which the said men had with the Indians, when several of their number were killed.
That he has always understood and believes that his father was constantly engaged in fight- ing for his country during the Revolution, but he can only call to mind the particular incidents mentioned above.
That his father, residing remote from the county seat and being poor and ignorant of his rights and never drew a pension under any act.
That his father died on the fourteenth day of October A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty, and that he the declarant makes this Decla-

rant makes this Declaration in order to obtain the arrears of pension due his father at his decease.
Sworn & Subscribed in open Court the day & year aforesaid. N. B. Elmer M. W. Coobbaugh Stogard Stokes
his Michael Fish Mark
I Michael H. Dreher Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Monroe, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Do Certify that the above and foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Michael Fish for the arrears of Pension due his father John Fish who was an Officer in the War of the Revolution, And I further Certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to the said Court that the said John Fish died on the Twentieth day of October A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty, and that Michael the the Declarant is his only surviving child.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Thirtieth day of May A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred & Fifty
M. H. Dreher Prothonotary

Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 1834.
Sir:
Enclosed I send the affidavits of Henry Remsberry , John Bush , sen'r, and William Hissom , all going to show that John Fish the elder, father of John Fish jr., dec'd. of Monroe co., Penn'a, (an applicant, through his son Michael, for a pension under the act of June 7, 1832, said claimant's papers being now on the suspended file of Penn'a,) and also better of Ann Gouger and Eliza Daily , was the lieutenant named on the roll of Capt. Van Etten's company, (a transcript of which roll accompanies the papers,) that John Fish jr., father of Michael, must, by reason of his extreme youth, have been unable to bear arms in the revolutionary war; and, therefore, that Ann Gouger and Eliza Daily , daughters of John Fish senior, dec'd. and sisters of John Fish jr., dec'd., and in behalf of whom I now claim, are the proper representatives of the deceased soldier named on the above-mentioned roll. A re-examination of the case is asked. Respectfully, Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commr of Pensions. J. W. Magill, atty.

United States of America.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Monroe, S.S.
Peter Shaw of Hamilton Township in said County aged sixty nine years, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that his father John Shaw was in his life time in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, as well immediately before and after said year, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Northamp- ton, (now Monroe) in said Hamilton township, that his said father as such Justice of the Peace, kept a book entitled "Record of Marriages and Indentures" - that this book with the other books and papers of his said father have been in possession of this deponent ever since his father's death, which took place in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty three. That he this deponent was well acquainted with his said father's hand writing that deponent has seen in said book entitled "Record of Marriages and Indentures" a record or entry in his father's hand writing of the marriage of John Fisk and Margaret Williams, dated in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three. That deponent's attention was called to this particular marriage of John Fisk with Margaret Williams some three or four years ago and he then examined the said record, and remembers distinctly that it was in the year 1793. but the month or day of the month he cannot tell. that about a year

afterwards his attention was again called to said marriage when upon referring to said book entitled "Record of Marriages and Indentures" he found the book with some of the leaves torn out and gone and among the torn out and lost leaves was the leaf containing this record of the marriage of John Frish and Margaret Williams. that the deponent does not know certainly who tore said leaves out, but supposes and believes that it was done by some of his grandchildren, as the book was about the house and the children got hold of it.
Peter Shaw
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a justice of the Peace in and for said county of Monroe this Twenty Ninth day of March A.D. 1838. and I certify that I am well acquainted with said Peter Shaw, and know him to be a man of good character, for truth to whose statements full faith and credit are due.
Silas L. Drake J.P.
State of Pennsylvania Monroe county } ss.
On the thirteenth day of March Anno Domini 1858. before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came Joseph Frish aged sixty one years

years, and Frederick Riser aged Sixty years, both resident citizens of said county who being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that they know and are well acquainted with the above named Peter Shaw, and that he is a man of credibility, in whose statements full reliance can be placed.
J. Troch
Frederick Riser
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 30 th day of March 1858 and I certify that the said Joseph Troch and Frederick Riser are men of credibili- ty.
Herd n Dutot J.P.
State of Pennsylvania
Monroe County ss:
I John Eninger Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that Silas L. Drake and Ferdinand Dutot Esquires are acting Justices of the Peace duly commissioned and sworn as such and that their acts are entitled to full faith and credit as such and that their signatures to the foregoing affidavit purporting to be their signatures are their genuine signatures. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Tenth day of April A.D. one Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty Eight John Eninger Prothonotary

Experiment 5 Mill Pay May 24
5
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

May 22 1882 The commission pension will Remember that Charles Broadhead and Robert Brown has drawn amount of money for Michael fish as a pension for his father I am able to make appear that he never drew in the Revolution war he was a brother to my mother and I know all about it there were two John fishes the lieutenant and his son they have drawn for the young man he died twelve years ago last fall with if he would be living now he be only eighty years of age in time of the incident war he was about three years of age old lieutenant John his father he is dead about fifty four years ago I went last March a year ago and told Robert Brown the circumstances war but he wouldn't do us the make grate hosts of that money there can be a number of evidences to prove that he never was out as understood that Richard Broadhead and Mr. Dimick Recommended that pension they hadn't out done the money well he wasn't

out this was only done five Sec Speculation forced me a letter as soon as possible Monroe county Smithfield to township I will weight you the particulars direct your letter to experiment Mills your Respectful friend William Williams

Reuben
6840 INVALID.
am
File No. 6840
John Fish
St. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 of , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]

3061
REJECTED
P. O.
Margaret Fish
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

32.024
Pennsylvania John Fish, dec.
was a Lieut in the State of Pa. in the captain of the in the Pa 9 mos
6
scribed on the Roll of Phil a rate of 120 Dollars per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. ending 14 Oct. 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Febry 1857, and Rentle
entirely to the 4th of Pensional allowance ending Hon M. M. Dinnick No of Rep
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. N E Robinson Clerk
Recorded by Book C Vol. 5 Page 20
Let to C. Brooks 24 May 51 " S. P. Burnett 17 April 1832 " Same 3 May " " R. Brown 22 June " " Pilot 3 Augt " " Knight & Dinnick 10 Sept " " J. W. McLaughlin 17 Janry 1834
of who by by line fo
Inscr at the annu Co

No 38016 John Beth and Pr Hon. M. M. Diamond City Pa
I came in to hands of the Diamond City in a natural 23/100 Red Bank Oct 7 Mar 1892

No 15.489
Margaret Fish nee D. widow of John Burn.
Rejected.
As Henry Singer Oct. 21/58
3561
Not Ref 7. 1838

STATE OF Pennsylvania
COUNTY OF Monroe
, ss:
I, Michael H. Dreher clerk of the court of Common Pleas , within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that M. M. Burnet and R. Smith Esquires , before whom the foregoing acknowledgment were  were taken, were  were at the date thereof as acting justices of the peace, duly commis- sioned and sworn.
IN T January , A. D. 1854.
M. H. Dreher Clerk.

I do hereby certify that the will of John Fish was duly executed on the 6 th day of Feb. 1798 and proved in the Register Office of Northampton County on the 3 d day of April 1798 Witness my hand and the Seal of said Office Oct. 25. 1856
Thos W. Lynn Reg t of Northampton Co.

Stroasburg Apr 10 52
James B. Hagadorn Esq Commr of Pensions.
Dear Sir-
Will you inform me, at what time , the Department issued a certificate of Pensions, to John Fish , a Revolutionary Soldier, - formerly of this county, and for what amount
Yours &c
S. M. Burnett

St Andrews, 7 May 58
James E. North Esq
Sir Sir -
In a detail of the facts in the Pen. case of John Firth Esq. I refer you to the New M c Quarrie minutes.
Respectfully Sir
Ch. Firth -
S. M c Quarrie

State of Pennsylvania, } ss.: County of Monroe }
On this 8 th 7 th day of January, 1854, before me, the subscriber, one of the justices of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared Henry Remsberry, senior, aged eighty-five years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he was well acquainted, in their lifetime, with the two Johns Fish; that John Fish the father of Michael could not have been lieutenant in Capt. Van Etten's company, because of his extreme youth; that John Fish the elder, the father of Ann Gouger and Eliza Daily must have been the one named in the muster roll; and, further, that he has heard John Fish the elder called Lieutenant Fish in his lifetime, and has no doubt of his having been the person who served as lieutenant in said company.
Henry Remsberry
{Seal.}
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8 th 7 th day of January 1854. And I certify that the deponent is a credible witness, and that I have no interest in the issue of this case. (J. P. Burner J.P. {Seal.})

State of Pennsylvania, } ss.; County of Monroe, }
On this Third day of January 1854, before me, the subscriber, one of the justices of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Bush, sen'r, of Sturges township, in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath does depose and say as follows, to wit: I was well acquainted with John Fish the elder, the father of Ann Ganger and Eliza Daily, and know him to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war of 1776. I cannot say that he was in the company of Captain Van Etten, but know that he was in the same company with my father, James Bush, whatever that may have been. I know that John Fish the father of Michael Fish could not have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war, as he was born about the commencement of that war.
Witnessed by —
his John F Bush, senior. mark.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Third day of January 1854. And I certify that the deponent is a credible witness, and that I have no interest in the issue of this case. W. M. Burd J.P. {Sec.}

Pennsylvania } Monroe County }
on the twenty fourth day of Sept AD 1850 before me the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Monroe Com Jacob Plothenburger and made oath in due form of law that he was acquainted with John Fish the father of Michael Fish it was always Reported and Believed in the Neighbourhood that the said John Fish served in the Revolution and part of the time as an officer in Capt von Etten's Company and that Michael Fish is his only surviving child further Saith Not
Sworn and Subscribed } Jacob his Plothenburger before me the day } mark above mentioned } the word time underlined MM Burnett J.P. } before signing MM Burnett
I MM Burnett Esq before know the foregoing affidavit was made and taken do certify that said Jacob Plothenburger is a respecta- ble person and his statement entitled to full faith and credit Witness my hand and seal this 24th day of September A.D. 1850 at Stroudsburg V. Edul MM Burnett J.P.

Monroe County Pa.
I Michael H. Dreher Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, do hereby certify that M. M. Burnet is a Magistrate as above, And that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is
Genuine, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this Twenty Six day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty
M. H. Dreher Prothonotary

Pa. J atty.
John Fish, dec'd. by his son Michael.
Act June 7. 1832.
Susp. files of Penn'a.
Papers
LOM
Donohs & Magill attys.

Know all men by these presents, That I, Ann Gouger , of the county of Monroe , and State of Pennsylvania , do hereby constitute and appoint THOMAS S. DONOHO & JOHN W. MAGILL, of Washington, D. C., jointly or severally my true and lawful attorneys, for me and in my behalf to prosecute my claim for a Pension as one of the heirs of John Fife decd
and to receive such certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorneys, the said DONOHO & MAGILL, or either of them, may lawfully do in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this twenty second day of November — A. D. 1853.
F. Starbuck George A. Metcalf } witness present Ann X Gouger [L. S.] mark
Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
F. Starbuck J. P.
STATE OF Pennsylvania
COUNTY OF Monroe , ss:
I, Michael H. Dreher , clerk of the court of Common Pleas , within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Franklin Starbuck Esquire , before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken, was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace, duly commissioned and sworn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this twenty second day of November , A. D. 1853.
M. H. Dreher Clerk.

James E. Heath Esq, Commissioner of Pensions
In 1850 I presented to your Department, thro' the Hon. M. M. Dimmick, M. C. from this District, the claim of Michael Fish for arrears due his father John Fish at his decease. The applicant Michael Fish resides in Monroe County, about forty miles above this place. I have never had any personal communication with him, the facts having been furnished me by Gen. Robert Brown, a highly respectable citizen of Monroe County. I drew up a declaration in accordance with the facts and sent to Gen. Brown, and it was executed by Mr. Fish at a stated Court of Monroe County, in open court. The evidence was also furnished to me, except the copy of Van Etens Roll which I procured from the Resources of this State at Harrisburg.
The claim was allowed by yourself, and the certificate was forwarded to me by Mr. Dimmick about the middle of March, and I notified Gen. Brown thereof, and desired him to send for Fish to have the necessary Power of Attorney executed.
When Brown called on Fish, he (Fish) informed him of a report in the neighborhood that he was not the son of Lieutenant John Fish the soldier, but his grandson. Mr. Brown delayed further proceedings, and informed me of the allegation, and desired to know what should be done.
I left town before Mr. Brown's letter reached me, and a few weeks afterward I met him in Philadelphia, and

I immediately informed him that I would return the Certificate to the Department with a statement of the circumstances and ask your advice in the premises. He accorded with me in opinion and accordingly I herewith enclose the Certificate, the delay having been caused by my protracted absence.
My own opinion of the case is that it is a true and just one, and that Michael Fish, is as he asserts, the only surviving child of the Soldier John Fish, Lieutenant in Capt John Van Etten's Co. and that the rumors adverse to the legality of Michael Fish's claim are raised by distant relatives, who, envious, and enraged that they procure none of the allowance themselves, determine to prevent him from being benefitted thereby. Gen. Brown is a man of property and standing, and would not, I am satisfied, have had anything to do with the matter, had he not known and believed it to be right and proper, & I myself would never have presented the claim to the Department had I not thought it an honest one. I still believe it to be so, but as a "talk" has been raised on it , and I desire to keep myself free from the slightest blame or suspicion, I prefer referring the matter to you for advice in the premises.
Will you be kind enough, therefore, to give me some advice or direction in the matter, and state, whether, on the evidence on file, you are entirely satisfied, or whether under the circumstances you would like some ad-

additional testimony
Respectfully Yours
Charles Brodhead.
Easton, Penna. May. 15/52.

Pension Agency Philad la July 9, 1852
Sir:
M rs . Robert Brown, of Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., Pa has this day, as directed by your letter to him of the 22 d ult. deposited with me Eleven hundred and fifty three 33 / 100 Dollars, ($1.153. 33 / 100 ) being the amount paid at this Agency 25 th June 1851, on account of pension due to John Fish, deceased, Act June 7, 1832. by Michael Fish, only child
Please instruct me as to the disposition of this money. Am I to place it to the credit of the Treasurer U.S., or to that of my Pension Fund under Act June 7, 1832?
I am very respectfully Your obed t serv t
E. G. D r W., Pension agent,
J. E. Heath, Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City

Pension Agency,
Philadelphia, July 20, 1852.
Sir:-
On the 9 th inst. I addressed a letter to you, stating that Mr Robert Brown, of Shrewsbury, Monroe Co., Pa. had on that day, as directed by your letter to him of the 22 d ultimo, deposited with me Eleven hundred and fifty three 33 / 100 Dollars ($1,153. 33 / 100 ) being the amount paid at this Agency, June 28 th , 1851, on account of Pension due to John Fish, deceased. Act June 7, 1832, by Michael Fish, only child.
Having received no reply to my letter, which may possibly have miscarried, I would again ask for instructions as to the disposition of the above money. Am I, as Ap't Treasurer, to place it to the credit of the Treasurer of the U. States, or to that of my Pension Fund, under Act June 7, 1832?
I am, very respectfully - Your obed't serv't
E. B. Dale,
Pension Agent
J. C. Heath, Esq., Comm'r of Pensions, Washington City

Washington
Sept 6 1852
Dear Sir
S. B. Burnet Esq a constituent of mine would be much obliged to you, if consistent with the rules and regulations of the Pension Office Department & furnishing him with a statement of the service. thereof in the Declaration made by Michael Fish for the revolutionary service of his father Lieutenant John Fish
If you can give me the information for him he will be much obliged to you
Very Respectfully Yours &c. S. B.
Wm D. Minnick
The information is desired for the purpose of prosecuting a claim for the Widow of John Fish - under the act of 1832 -
Respectfully
S. A. Burnet

1832 38013/50
Penn a
Michael Teck the Applicant is personally known to me, he resides in the Woods area at a place where a knowledge of the pension laws and the rights under them would not be very likely to be made known to him and I presume until within a short time past he was not aware he had any claim to a pension for services rendered by his father in the Revolutionary War. Therefore I believe it was his application was not sooner made. G. L. Bond W. M. Simmick Henry O. ...

My Dear Sir
Will you be kind enough to forward the enclosed papers of Michael Fish of Frank County who applies for arrears due his father John Fish who was one of Col. Capt. Hans VanEtten's Lieutenants - Please explain to Col. Edwards what kind of a County it is up there where Fish lives, so that he may not presume against the case by reason of its not having been presented sooner.
Remember me also to Col. Edwards & Baline
Yours Truly Yours
Hon) Charles Rodhead M. M. Dimick Easton Aug. 3. 1830. Washington D.C.
P.S. Please also call attention of the Com'n to Daniel LaBaro's declaration - He was a pensioner of this County under the Act of 1832, and it is said he served under Lieut. Fish - Please have it examined,

(Confidential)
Washington Apr. 24. 89
Sir.
I duly rec d the reply to my letter of recent date with reference to the pension of John Fish . I now have to say that I know of no such person as John Fish who was a Revolutionary Soldier who died Oct. 14. 1840. The John Fish who died in 1840, was not a soldier of the Revolution  never in the war of the Re- so I am informed by his sister. The John Fish whose name appears upon the rolls at Washington who died fifty years ago, this I have from the lips of his own daughter. I have been engaged for some time in collecting evidence preparatory to making application for a pension for our John Fish , but as yet I have failed to obtain any thing that would warrant an appl n . I was surprised to learn that John Fish had obtained a let r of Rev d . & Writ s to the Dept. & knew which John Fish it was.
Yours S. C. Durrett

Shenandoah 11 May 32
James E. Howard Esq.
Dear Sir - I referred you some time since to the Rev. Mr. McCormick for a detail of the facts in the pension case of John Fish decd. late of Pennsylvania. I would perhaps in referring you to that Gentleman as he may not be acquainted with all the facts in the proceedings - I give below a few of the most important of them. especially at your request, the case is a plain one. If the Dept. requires any thing more - upon specifying the same. I shall be happy to give it.
In the first place I will state that decd. John Fish a d the revolutionary soldier, died about fifty years ago . About a year since I made some effort to procure evidence preparatory to making application for a pension for Mrs. George & Mrs. Williams children & heirs of the John Fish - but there being no evidence that his marriage took place previous to 17.94. I partially abandoned the case. About the same time Robert Brown & Charles Woodhead made application for a pension for the heirs of another John Fish. S.D. & succeeded in obtaining a let t for $1100, as you are aware - I need not say that the matter

astonished the whole community; for the pension was granted to the son of the revolutionary soldier in - aug he died on the 14 Oct. 1840, aged about 70 years so he could have been but 6 or 7. at the time of the Rev d
The said John Fish. who died in October 1840. was never in service Mrs. Younger and Mrs. Williams now complain - that the pension which they should have rec d if any was by law due, for the services of their Father was granted to their Brother whom they say was but a mere child at the time of the Rev d
The department will write me with reference to the present case.
Respectfully Yours A. S.
S. C. Burnett

Master Roll of Capt. Van Epps Comp-y of 7 Months Men in Northamp- ton County. 1781. January 18 th

Proof of the Effectives
   Capt s Lieut s Ensigns Sergt s Corpl s Drum Fife Privates     Present 1 2 1 5 3 0 0 66   Absent 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 17   Total 1 2 2 6 4 0 0 83    
I do swear that the within Muster Role is a True State of the Company without fraud to the United States or any Individual to the best of my knowledge.
Jacob Strand S t Colonel      Johannes Van Etten Capt s
Mustered at Fort Penn January the fifteenth 1781 in the absence of the Muster Master.
Jacob Strand S t Col l .

  54 John Hawn July 25   55 Abraham Wilson Jan 15   56 Maria T. Tipton do 15   57 Paul Ream do 15   58 Betty Leonard do 15   59 George Heaton do 15   60 John Smith Jr do 15   61 Christian Wood do 15   62 John Morgan do 15   63 Henry Frann do 15   64 Bond Hawn do 15   65 John Ham do 15   66 Michael Suty do 15   67 Adam Brantham do 15   68 Antony Bishop do 15   69 John Snyder do 15   70 Peter Daniel do 15   71 Peter Simanton do 15   72 John Dahly do 15   73 Henry Van Gordon do 15   74 Abraham Westfall do 15   75 Candace Devoe do 15   76 Casper Clutter do 15   77 Peter Quick do 15   78 Thomas Van Sickle do 15   79 Samuel Van Gordon do 15   80 Solomon Huff do 15   81 Thomas Hawn I 15   82 James M. Gran July 24 Killed Sep 11   83 Jacob Root Jan 15 Killed Sep 11 
The Little boy of the Northern Company is near at 1906.

A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteers Northampton County now in the service of the United States Commanded by John s Van Etten Capt c .
Entire
   No. Commissioned Officers Enlisted Remarks     1 Capt c Johannes Van Etten June 15. 1780   2 1 st Lieut t John Fish   3 2 nd Lieut t John Myer   4 1 st Ensign Henry Bush   5 2 nd Ensign James Seoby Sept r 1 Taken prisoner the 11 th September  
   No Of Sargants Enlisted Remarks No Corporals Enlisted Remarks     1 Thomas Johnston June 15 1 Louis Holome June 15   2 Samuel Hellet do 15 2 Thomas Gay do 15   3 James Seoby do 15 ordered to 1 st Ensign the 1 st September Samuel Bond do 15 Killed 11 Sept r   4 Frederick Eerhart do 15 Adam Becker July 17   5 Joseph Gable Aug t 30 order d Serg t   6 George Price July 15  
   No. Privates No No     1 Samuel Vandemark June 15 18 Rob Stout June 15 36 Philip Bittner Aug t 3 deserted 10 Mar ch   2 Daniel M c Dole do 15 19 George Rife do 15 37 George Peter Reinhard June 28 Killed 11 Sept r   3 John Merchant do 15 20 Peter Snyder do 15 38 Andrew Myer do 15   4 John Korts do 15 Killed 11 Sept r 21 Peter Lash do 15 39 Joseph Gable July 3 ordered to Serg t Aug t 30   5 Rudolph Smith do 17 22 Isaac Snyder do 15 40 Peter Groome June 15 Killed 11 Sept r   6 Abraham Ehlen do 15 Killed 11 Sept r 23 Conrad Roeder do 15 41 Johannis Snyder do 20   7 Daniel Smith do 17 24 John Mahony do 15 42 Andrew Maurer do 15   8 George Gangawart do 17 25 Adam Teel do 15 43 Adam Lang June 15   9 John Myer do 15 26 Carlinton Nicolas do 15 44 George Shulhammer Aug t 17 Killed 11 Sept r   10 Peter Apker do 15 27 George Hickman do 15 45 Paul Neely July 18 Killed 11 Sept r   11 John Weaver do 17 Killed 11 Sept r 28 John Smith do 15 46 Abraham Smith do 24 Killed 11 Sept r   12 Daniel France July 8 29 John Bethurstom do 15 47 John Lynn June 15 Left absent   13 Laurence Miller do 8 30 Christian Haller July 4 48 Isaac Arndt do 15 Killed 11 Sept r   14 George Pigg June 15 31 Jacob Houser do 30 49 Samuel Summers July 25   15 John Robenholt do 15 32 Peter Serin do 30 50 Jacob Collins June 15   16 Leonard Pack do 15 33 Peter Kibalt Coons June 15 Taken prisoner 11 Sept r 51 Henry Davis do 15   17 John Sack do 15 34 Philip George Schilham Aug t 7 52 Philip George do 15 Killed 11 Sept r   35 Baltzer Snyder July 5 Killed 11 Sept r 53 Peter M c Gay July 24  

Secretary's Office
Pennsylvania.
I do hereby certify that the above within and annexed is a true and correct copy of the original Muster Roll entitled "A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteers Northampton County now in the service of the United States commanded by John Van Etten Cap t " as the same remains on file in this Office.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Secretary's Office at Harrisburg, this twenty-eighth day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
A. M. Benedict Dep y . Sec y of the Comm n

Musta Roll of Capt Van Ettins Comp. of 7 Months Men in North ampton County 1781 January 13 th

Proof of the Effectives
   Capt Lieut's Ensigns Sergts Corps. Drum Fifer Privates     Present 1 2 1 5 3 0 0 66   Absent 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 17   Total 1 2 2 4 4 0 0 83    
I do swear that the within Muster Role is a True state of the Company without fraud to the United States or any Individual to the best of my knowledge
Johannes Van Etten Cap t
Jacob Stroud Lt. Colonel
Mustered at Fort Penn January the fifteenth 1781 in the absence of the Muster Master
Jacob Stroud L. Col.

   54 John Hann July 25   55 Abraham Klein June 15   56 Alia Tifipy do 15   57 Paul Reun do 15   58 Batlyn McLean do 15   59 George Heatu do 15   60 John Smith Jr do 15   61 Christian Wood do 15   62 John Morgan do 15   63 Henry France do 15   64 Donel Heave do 15   65 John Haim do 15   66 Michael Guty do 15   67 Adam Branthaven do 15   68 Antony Bishop do 15   69 John Snyder do 15   70 Peter Daniel do 15   71 Peter Simonton do 15   72 John Dahly do 15   73 Henry Bangordon do 15   74 Stephen Westfall do 15   75 Cornelius Devoe do 15   76 Casper Glutton do 15   77 Peter Quick do 15   78 Thomas Canoychle do 15   79 Samuel Bangordon do 15   80 Solomon Huff do 15   81 Thomas Stone do 30   82 James M c Gran July 24 Billed Sep 11   83 Isaac Rand June 15 Billed Sep 11  
The Total pay of the within Company is Near about $1900.

A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteers Northampton County now in the service of the United States commanded by John Van Etten Cap t .
Entered
No. Commissioned Officers
1 Cap t Johannes Van Etten 2 1. Lieut. John Fish 3 2 Lieut. John Myer 4 1 Ensign Henry Busch 5 2 Ensign James Seaby
June 15. 1780
Remarks
Sep 1
Taken Prisoner the 11 th September
   No. Of Sergeants Enlisted Remarks No. Corporals Enlisted Remarks No.     1 Thomas Johnston June 15 1 Lewis Holmes June 15   2 Samuel Hallet do 15 2 Thos. Gay do 15   3 James Seaby do 15 advanced to Ensign the 1 st September Samuel Bond do 15 Killed 11. Sept r   4 Fredrick Conhart do 15 Adam Stickler July 17   5 Joseph Gable Aug t 30 entered Ser t   6 George Price July 15   No. Privates   1 Samuel Brandmark June 15 18 Job Stout June 15 36 Philip Bitten Aug t 8 deserted 10 Nov r   2 Daniel McDole do 15 19 George Ripsken do 15 37 George Peter Reinhardt June 28 Killed 11. Sept r   3 John Morehart do 15 20 Peter Snyder do 15 38 Andrew Myer do 15   4 John Routs do 15 Killed 11. Sept r 21 Peter Lashner do 15 39 Joseph Gable July 30 advanced to Ser t Aug t 30   5 Rudolf Smith do 17 22 Jacob Laryden do 15 40 Peter Groen June 15 Killed 11. Sept r   6 Abraham Glider do 15 Killed 11. Sept r 23 Conrad Reeder do 15 41 Johannis Snyder do 20   7 Daniel Smith do 17 24 John Rapsnyder do 15 42 Andrew Brown do 15   8 George Gengswart do 17 25 Adam Teel do 15 43 Adam Leung June 15   9 John Myer do 15 26 Bolemtine Nicolas do 15 44 George Shelhamer Aug t 17 Killed 11. Sept r   10 Peter Apter do 15 27 George Hickman do 15 45 Paul Neely July 18 Killed 11. Sept r   11 John Weaver do 17 Killed 11. Sept r 28 John Smith do 15 46 Abraham Smith do 24 Killed 11. Sept r   12 Daniel France July 8 29 John Blothstone do 15 47 John Luyd June 15 Sick absent   13 Laurence Miller do 8 30 Christian Haller July 4 48 Jacob Arndt do 15 Killed 11. Sept r   14 George Pigg June 15 31 Jacob Houser do 30 49 Samuel Summery July 25   15 John Robinholt do 15 32 Peter Seru do 30 50 Jacob Collins June 15   16 Leonard Pack do 15 33 Peter Lubalt Coons June 15 51 Henry Davis do 15   17 John Sack do 15 34 Philip George Shilhamer Aug t 7 52 Philip George do 15 Killed 11. Sept r   35 Baltzer Snyder July 5 53 Peter Mc Coy July 24  

Pennsylvania . ss.
Secretarys Office
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Muster Roll entitled "A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteers Northampton County now in the service of the United States Commanded by John as Caw Eten Capt n " as the same remains on file in this Office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Secretarys Office to be affixed, at Harrisburg this twenty-fourth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty
A. M. Benedict Deputy Secy. of the Comm n

Monroe County, S.S.
William Genger being duly sworn according to law says he was acquainted with John Fish the father of Michael Fish. That the said John Fish was always reputed and believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that he believes him to have been such. That the said John Fish died on the 14 th day of October (1840) Eighteen hundred and forty and that he was about seventy nine or eighty years old; And that Michael Fish is his only surviving child.
Sworn and subscribed before me the 29 day of May A.D. 1850 M. M. Burnet J.P.
William Genger
State of Pennsylvania Monroe County 3 S.S.
I Michael H. Dreher Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County certify that M. M. Burnet before whom the above affidavit purports to have been made was at the time thereof and still is an acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and authorized to act in and for said County, and that his signature to said affidavit is genuine.
M. H. Dreher Prothonotary

Stroudsburg Sept 28 th 52
Genl. B. Heath, Esq. Comm d of Pensions.
Dear Sir
I will forward the affidavits in the cases of Muesner and Schaeffer Will the Department inform me whether the evidence submitted, in the cases of Solomon Jones and Conrad Getz, is deemed sufficient. Also what action is about to be taken by the Department, in reference to the fraud practiced in the Pension case of John Stish . It is a matter that Government desires and should receive a rigid investigation. I am ready at any time to furnish any information that I may be cognizant of with regard to that case. An investigation will disclose a dark picture.
Very Respectfully Your obedt. Servt.
Sam l C Burnett

ad 7 June 1832

Know all men by these presents, that I, Michael Fish, son and heir at law of John Fish, (of the Revolutionary Army, of the United States;) of the County of Monroe, and State of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute, and appoint, Richard M Ross of the City, of Washington, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name & behalf, to examine and prosecute my claim, as heir aforesaid, for a Pension due my father; and I hereby ratify and confirm all legal acts, that my said attorney may do, in and about the prosecution of said claim: And I hereby Revoke all other Powers of Atty, or other Powers given by me, to prosecute the same. In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand, and seal this 13 th day of June, A.D. 1853.
Signed, Sealed & Del d in presence of us James Beerspenning P. H. Beerspenning
Michael Fish
State of Pennsylvania County of Monroe } ss.
On this Thirteenth day of June, A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Michael Fish, personally known to me, to be the man he represents himself to be, and he acknowledged that he signed, sealed & delivered the above Power of Attorney, for the the uses and purposes therein mentioned, witness my hand and seal, this 13 th day of June A.D. 1853
James Beerspenning J. P.
State of Pennsylvania Monroe County } ss.
I, Michael H. Dacher, Clerk, of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that James Beerspenning Esquire, whose name appears to the above acknowledgment of Power of Attorney was at the time of taking the same, and acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly qualified as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts. In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County, this 13 th day of June, A.D. 1853
M. H. Dacher CLK

38013
John Fish, dec d
Pa
Act 7 June 1832
Adm o of Mrs. Lewis $120. per annum comm g 4 March 1831 & ending 14 Oct 1840, Payable to Michael Fish only surviving child
Wm H. McDimmick W of R

Hon. M. M. Imbrie, H. R. Washington City
My dear Sir
The last letter I had in the case of John Fish Lieut. under Capt Van Etten in the War of the Revolution desired some documentary evidence of his service - I accordingly send a copy of Van Etten's Roll by which you will see that John Fish was his Lieut. I also send the affidavit of a certified citizen of Monroe Co at to Fish's Revolutionary reputation.
I think Col. Edwards, the predecessor of Mr Heath, was too rigid in asking any other evidence than the oath of the applicant when it was found that that oath agreed with the Rolls. Nevertheless I have come up to his requisition by the enclosed proof.
Col Edwards also gives a fling at the fact that the claim had slumbered so long - If he had ever been up in Paradise Township, he would not have done so. I wish you would be particular to inform Mr Heath what kind of a County that is, and that no presumption should ever be raised against a man living there, and especially when the County seat was at Easton.
I wish you would also refer Mr Heath to the Declaration of Daniel LaBar under the Act of 1832 filed in 1833 or 1834 where he will see that Fish did other service as Lieut and in the immediate neighborhood of where his son now lives.
How were you pleased with the election of our Uncle Rich d to the U.S. Senate. Your friend Morris did him efficient service.
Please acknowledge the receipt of this.
Truly Yours
Charles Brodhead
Easton Jan. 22/37.

State of Pennsylvania County of Monroe
On this the Eight day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty Eight Personally appeared before me Silas Drake a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Monroe and State aforesaid Michael Brown who being duly affirmed according to law Deposes and says that he is Eighty years of age and that he was acquainted with John Fish and Margaret his wife and that the said John Fish and Margaret his wife had Two Children Daughters viz; Elsey Fish, now Dailley Ann Fish now married to George and Lettie those Children are now living and it was always reported and believed in the Neighbourhood that John Fish served in the Revolution war
and further Deponent says Not affirmed sworn to and subscribed } Michael Brown before me this day above written } Silas Drake J.P. }
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Deponent Michael Brown that he is a man of Truth and veracity and his statements are entitled to full credit and belief Silas Drake J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Monroe County ss.
I John Dainger Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas do certify that Silas G. Drake before whom the within affidavit was made is an acting Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and sworn as such and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit as such and that the signature to the foregoing or within affidavit was made was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and sworn as such and that the signature to the within affidavit purporting to be his is his genuine signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this Tenth day of April A.D. one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty Eight
John Dainger Prothonotary
Michael Brown

State of Pennsylvania County of Berks
On this the Eight Day of April A.D. 1851 hundred and Fifty Eight M. Person appeared before me Silas L Drake Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Berks State aforesaid came David Smiley who being first Affirmed according to law deposes and says he is Eightyone years of age and that he was well acquainted with John Fish and Margaret his wife in their life time and they had two Children Both Daughters Mary Eliza Fish now married to Doherty Fish now married to Younger and both these Children are now living and it was always Reported and believed in the neighbourhood that John Fish served in the Revolution war
and further Deponent says not affirmed to to and subscribed before me this Day above written } David Smiley Silas L Drake J.P. }
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Deponent David Smiley that he is a man of Truth and veracity and his statements are Entitled to full credit and belief Silas L Drake J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Monroe County ss:
I John Edinger Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that Silas L. Drake Esq. before whome the within or foregoing affidavit was made was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the Peace duly commis- sioned and sworn as such and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit as such and that the signature to the foregoing or within affidavit purporting to be his is his genuine signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Tenth day of April A.D. one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty Eight
John Edinger Prothonotary
James D. Smiley

Stroudborough April 10 th 1858 to the Commissioners of Pensions
Dear Sir
I here with Send our Petition for a Pension for which I Pray you Honour to give it as favourable a construction as the law will admit of as we are very Poor and needy and also an answer as soon as the Business of your office will admit of
and by so doing you will incur a favour that will be. Kindly Remembered Yours Truly
Stroudborough Pam
Henry Younger
if there is any Proof more wanting to make out our case I wish you to Point it out and Send it to me and if Possible we will get the Proof if it can be obtained
Henry Younger

State of Pennsylvania Warren County } ss
and this the 5 th day of April A D Eighteen hundred and fifty Sixt Personally appeared before me Ferdinand Dutot one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Warren State aforesaid Came Lewis Berry who being duly sworn according to law Depose and says that he is fifty eight years of age and that he was acquainted with Margaret Fish wife of John Fish Deceased Deponent was present at the Death and it took Place on the first day of March Eighteen hundred and forty One March 1 st 1841 She died in Pachawanna the  the Township Warren County State of New Jersey The Deponent Resided there at that time and further the Deponent says not sworn to and subscribed before me this day above written } Lewis Berry Ferd n Dutot } ss
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Deponent Lewis Berry that he is a man of Truth and veracity and that his statements are entitled to full credit and belief Ferd n Dutot

State of Pennsylvania Monroe County ss:
I John Edinger Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do certify that Ferdinand D. D. Esq. before whome the foregoing or within affidavit was made was at the time thereof an acting Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned as such and that his acts are entitled to full faith and credit as such and that the signature to the foregoing or within affidavit purporting to be his is his genuine signature. In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this Tenth day of April A.D. one Thousand Eight hundred and fifty eight
John Edinger Prothonotary
Lewis Barry

15 6 1/2 2 3/4 11 6 9 1/2 3 1 3 3 59 1/2 3 3
" A General Muster Roll of the Sixth Battalion of Northampton County Militia
Field Officers
  Colonel  Jacob Stroud.    Lieutenant Colonel  Abraham Miller.    Major  John Gaston.    Adjutant  Jacob Minars.  
Eighth Company
  Captain  Samuel Haver    First Lieutenant  John Bush    Second Lieutenant  Benjamin Schoonen    Ensign  Andrew Solodny  
Privates.
  James Bush  Samuel Vandemark    Samuel Solodny  John Fish.    Abraham Pennard  James Schoonen    Michael Sly.   
Recured May 14th 1778.

Pennsylvania Northampton County
My Return
Certified and signed by the Sub. Lieutenants of the said County to me directed bearing date the 11 th 13 th and 25 th day of May 1780. The following Gentlemen were chosen Field Officers in the Several Battalions of Militia of the County of Northampton and having drawn Lots for their Numerical Rank, the Captains, Lieutenants, and Ensigns are arranged as followeth.
Northampton County, Fifth Battalion Lieutenant Colonel, Jacob Stroud Major John Nelson Second Company.
Captain Benjamin Schoonover Lieutenant John Fish Ensign Richard Vandeborrough
Northampton County
I do hereby certify to your Excellency that the Enclosed Return of the officers herein contained is a true copy of the Returns made to me by the Sub. Lieutenants and the Lieutenant Colonels of the Several Battalions in this County and arranged as above.
Witness my Hand and Seal the First day of June 1780.
To His Excellency Joseph Reed Esq. President of the Executive Council of the State of Penna.
Saml. Rea Jr. for Northampton County.

A Muster Roll of a Company of Volunteers Northampton County, now in the Service of the United States, commanded by Johannes Van Etten Captain, Seven Months Men - Jan'y. 13 th 1781
Commissioned Officers
Captain Johannes Van Etten First Lieutenant John Fish. Second Lieutenant John Myer Ensign Henry Buch
Sergeants
Thomas Johnston Samuel Keller
Lewis Holmes Samuel Bond.
Privates
Samuel Vandermark, John Morhart
I do Swear that the within Muster Roll is a true state of the Company without Fraud to the United States or any individual to the best of my knowledge
Johannes Van Etten Capt. Jacob Stroud Lieut. Col.
Mustered at Fort Penn January the Sixteenth 1781. in the Absence of the Muster Master Jacob Stroud
The whole pay of the within Company, is now about £190 6. Lieut. Col.

No. 411
Northampton County ss. I do certify to the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania That agreeable to the Returns made to me by the Commanding Officers of the respective Battalions hereafter mentioned the following persons were chosen Officers in the several companies of the said Battalions viz:
Fifth Battalion
Colonel Major
Jacob Stroud John Nelson
Tenth Company
Captain Lieutenant Ensign
Benjamin Schoenover John Fish Richard V m Silbun
Witness my Hand this Twenty-third day of June one thousand Seven hundred and eighty-three (1783.)
Robert Levers Lieut.

Pennsylvania  Secretary's Office
I do hereby certify That the foregoing and annexed are true and correct Extracts from the original papers viz: No 1. An extract from paper entitled "Return of the Sixth Battalion of the Militia of Northampton County May 14 th 1778." No 2. An extract from paper entitled "Return of the Militia Officers of Northampton County June 1 st 1780." No 3. An extract from paper entitled "Muster Roll of Captain Van Etten's Company of Seven Months Men in Northampton County, January 15 th 1781." and No 4. An extract from paper entitled "Return of Militia Officers 1 st 3 rd 5 th & 6 th Battalions Northampton County Militia June 25 th 1783." all of which original papers are now remaining on file in this Office.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and caused the Seal of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth to be affixed at Harrisburg this Twenty third day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight and of the Commonwealth the Eighty-second
By. J. S. Kirtland Deputy Secy of the Commonwealth

State of Pennsylvania } County of Monroe } ss
On this twenty third day of December 1853 before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid personally appeared William Hissom aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he was well acquainted with John Fish Senior and John Fish Jr —
This deponent saith that himself and John Fish Senior was in the army of the Revolution and lay at West Point together and remained there some time, and from there we moved to New Windsor and there we was discharged. I do not know or recollect what year this was in — and further this deponent saith that himself and John Fish Senior did not belong to one company but they both belonged one Regiment —
This deponent saith that they himself and John Fish Senior returned from the army and lived in the same neighborhood with John Fish Senior till his decease
This deponent says that he is certain that John Fish Jr was not in the army that was too young — and this deponent further saith that Mrs — Ann Gauger and Eliza Daily being the — daughters of John Fish Senior —
I think that John Fish Senior was a lieutenant in the army — and this deponent further saith not sworn and subscribed
Before me this 23 d day of December 1853 —
R. Smith J.P.
his William Hissom mark
And I certify that the deponent is a credible witness, and that I have no interest whatever in the issue of this case
R. Smith J.P.